Author: Jack Bogart

PK Gunsmithing – Barreled Action Removal Tool The Barreled Action Removal Tool (BART) allows for removal of 5.56/.223 gas barrels without putting undue stress on the upper receiver. Tool eliminates stress to the receiver and keeps the roque within the barrel and extension. It also tool allows for vertical or horizontal positioning without movement of the upper receiver. The front of the tool engages precisely with the locking lugs while the rear utilizes a bronze bushing to keep the tool positively secured/centered in the barrel/upper receiver. Made from 1018 steel. Designed and sold exclusively by PK Gunsmithing of Bozeman, MT.…

The Department of the Interior is reviewing wilderness management policies across millions of acres of federal public land, and the public has until Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, to weigh in. The review involves the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interior says it is considering updates or revisions to existing wilderness policies in an effort to improve consistency and management across the agencies. So far, Interior hasn’t proposed a specific policy change. What’s Being Reviewed? For the BLM, the review includes Manual 6330, which governs Wilderness Study Areas. Those are lands the agency…

By Kevin Creighton Posted in #EDC Editor’s Note: Firearms and self-defense laws vary widely by jurisdiction. Readers are responsible for understanding the federal, state, and local laws that apply to them. This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional instruction. For self-defense training, consult a qualified firearms instructor. These days, carrying a defensive pistol with you every day is a major driver of American gun culture. A 2021 study by the National Shooting Sports Foundation showed that personal protection and home defense was the reason why people were purchasing a…

CLARKE RANGE, ANNISTON, Ala. – The Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Project Office is advancing company-level directed requirements — putting relevant, rapidly deployable drones in Soldiers’ hands, and creating capability decision space for Transformation in Contact (TiC) Units. During a week of evaluation events performed by Product Office Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS), Soldiers in TiC units participated in Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) system demonstrations intended to inform their own system fielding selections. As part of the Army’s initiative to test and field new technologies directly with operational units, this event allowed Soldiers to familiarize themselves…

ADAPTIV Defense Launches The F.L.I. Drone Goggle Harness Spring Hill, TN – Today, military and law enforcement SUAS/FPV operators face a number of challenges with emerging drone technology. One of those challenges is having a streamlined way to wear FPV goggles while wearing a helmet. Most FPV goggles come equipped with an elastic headband requiring the user to remove their helmet to put on and take off the goggles. The ADAPTIV Defense F.L.I. (Fast Latch Integrated) Drone Goggle Harness utilizes magnetic Fidlock® attachment points mounted directly on modular helmet rails giving the user the ability to quickly don and doff…

Misty Mountain – Misty Mountain Operator Belt Engineered for absolute stability under heavy operational loads, the Misty Mountain Operator Belt bridges the gap between duty gear and life-safety equipment. Built around a 1 1/2” Velcro-lined inner trouser belt, the ultra-stiff 1 3?4” outer belt holds its shape without rolling or twisting, no matter how many pouches or heavy sidearms you mount. Laser-cut MOLLE slots, four small gear loops, and a dedicated Velcro tab for stowing a fifi hook offer sleek attachment points for your gear, while front and rear textile attachment points allow flexibility for attachment systems. Secured with an…

EOTECH has just launched two CUAS holographic weapon sights with specialized counter-drone reticles.They say that war never changes, but it does, most often because of technological advancements. The same way that the advent of firearms changed the nature of warfare forever has recently happened again due to the rising trend of drone warfare. Whether being used for reconnaissance or payload delivery, soldiers on the modern battlefield have a new type of enemy to beware. We’ve all seen plenty of footage out of Ukraine showing what they can do. They’re sneaky, small, and extremely fast, and those all make for a…

CLARKE RANGE, ANNISTON, Ala. – The Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Project Office is advancing company-level directed requirements — putting relevant, rapidly deployable drones in Soldiers’ hands, and creating capability decision space for Transformation in Contact (TiC) Units. During a week of evaluation events performed by Product Office Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS), Soldiers in TiC units participated in Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) system demonstrations intended to inform their own system fielding selections. As part of the Army’s initiative to test and field new technologies directly with operational units, this event allowed Soldiers to familiarize themselves…

Irving, TX – August 2026 – SOG® Knives proudly announces the release of its 40th Anniversary Fat Guard Bowie knife in honor of the brand’s long-standing legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to the knife-making tradition. Inspired by SOG’s flagship knife, the original S1 Bowie that launched the company in 1986, the 40th Anniversary Fat Guard Bowie is a modern take on the legendary covert fighting knives used by the MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group). Established to execute unconventional warfare that other U.S. military units could not, the group carried out strategic and incredibly dangerous missions behind enemy…

I got my favorite pair of pants so long ago I don’t even remember the details, though I’m fairly certain my Mom bought them for me as a birthday present. (Thanks, Mom!) Back then, I wasn’t much of a GearJunkie. I wasn’t even much of an outdoorsman. I mostly just rock climbed, with some occasional light hiking. But since I was climbing just about every weekend back then, venturing out to Reimers Ranch outside of Austin, Texas, a pair of pants designed for climbing was all I really needed. Fast-forward 14 years, and I still have the same pair: the…